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Hammering it into place

Staff Sgt. Ian Lucena, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, attempts to extract a broken B-52H Stratofortress engine cowling latch on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The cowlings provide protection to the B-52s engine fans and systems, so maintenance Airmen must perform constant checks to ensure all components are working correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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The wheels on the BUFF go 'round and 'round

Airman 1st Class Jamichael Wiley, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, installs safety wiring to an anti-skid cap on the wheel of a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 22. The wiring and caps prevent the wheels from skidding along the ground during landings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Get down on the ground!

Staff Sgt.'s Jimmie Stewart and Joshua Johnson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, engage a gunman simulated by Tech. Sgt. William Townsend, 2 SFS unit training intstuctor, during the practical portion of expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After the classroom portion was completed, Airmen were challenged with various scenarios in which they had to use the techniques learned during the class. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Subduing the perpetrator

Senior Airmen Mauricio Esteves and Aldo Felici, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, apply what they learned from their expandable baton training course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After the classroom portion was completed, Airmen were challenged with various scenarios in which they had to use the techniques learned during the class. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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...and the master

Tech. Sgt. Heather Geer, 2nd Security Forces Squadron unit training instructor, assists Tech. Sgt. William Townsend, 2 SFS unit training instructor, don his protective gear prior to beginning the application of force section of expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After instructing the students in techniques and procedures, Geer and Townsend played out various scenarios using the strikes taught. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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The student...

Staff Sgt. Raymond Perry, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, dons protective gear prior to beginning the application of force section of expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. After being taught striking techniques and proper draw of a baton, Airmen in the class applied what they learned by sparring against each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Using what you've learned

Staff Sgt. Justin Sandoval, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, practices strikes with a baton during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The class taught multiple techniques such as a variety of strikes while armed and unarmed and how to disable an assailant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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When push comes to shove

Staff Sgt. Bryan Dickerson, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates an upper chest strike against Senior Airman Cody Rothery, 2 SFS, during expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. Along with learning a variety of strikes and techniques with the baton, Airmen learned unarmed techniques in the event they are unarmed or are unable to draw their baton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Demostrating the proper technique

Tech. Sgt. William Townsend, 2nd Security Forces Squadron unit training instructor, demonstrates techniques with an expandable baton during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The class taught multiple techniques such as a variety of strikes while armed and unarmed and how to disable an assailant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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A one, two punch

Staff Sgt. Marcus Blue, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, throws a punch toward Senior Airman Aldo Felici, 2 SFS, during expandable baton training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The class familiarized Airmen with the baton in order for it to be used effectively while on duty if the situation called for it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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The future of the Air Force

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Logan Womack and Cadet Major Jacob Hall, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members from West Monroe High school, La., explore the inside of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber's bomb bay on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The cadets were here as part of a community relations tour to experience military life and visited areas such as Airmen dormitories, B-52s on the flightline and military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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No room for mistakes

Senior Airman Kevin Rhinehart, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks over a technical order as Senior Airman Abraham Lopez, 2 AMXS, inspects wiring prior to performing repairs on a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. TO's are step-by-step instruction manuals used by maintenance Airmen that list proper tools needed, any hazards to be aware of and protective gear to accomplish the task. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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It's classified

Airmen assigned to the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lift the nose of a B-52H Stratofortress to access the radar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The B-52s radar enables it to find and locate objectives for its mission of bringing precision munitions to the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Poppin' the "hood"

Senior Airman Kevin Rhinehart, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to open the nose of a B-52H Stratofortress to access the radar on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The B-52s radar enables it to find and locate objectives for its mission of bringing precision munitions to the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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A/C or D/C?

Senior Airman China Whitwer, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hooks up an air conditioning unit to a B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. The unit provides ventilation, heating, and air conditioning to provide a fresh source of air for aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Lying in wait

A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 15. As part of the Air Force's arsenal for more than 60 years, Barksdale's B-52s have delivered precision munitions to the battlefield from Vietnam to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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It's a surPrize!

Airman 1st Class Eva Hintz, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives a prize during the Airmen Birthday Meal from Staff Sgt. Marquish Dixon, 2nd Force Support Squadron, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 13. As Airmen arrived to the event, they were each given a ticket for a raffle where they could win prizes such as gift cards and a free game of golf at the Fox Run golf course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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A day of celebration

Airmen sit in the Red River Dining Facility as they wait to receive a meal served by squadron first sergeants and commanders during the Airmen Birthday Meal on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 13. Airmen were given a choice of three entrees which included T-bone steak, fried shrimp and chicken parmesan along with a choice of sides provided by the 2nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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...and eat it too

Col. Patrick Matthews, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, serves cake to Airmen during the Airmen Birthday Meal on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 13. Airmen whose birthdays fell between October 2012 and March 2013 were invited to the Red River Dining Facility for food, cake and games, served by commanders and first sergeants in appreciation of the efforts they give towards furthering Barksdale's mission of providing global air power. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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You can have your cake...

Airman 1st Class Kevin Yator, 2nd Communications Squadron, cuts a birthday cake during the Airmen Birthday Meal as Airman 1st Class Ernesto Maldonado-Rosario, 2nd Force Support Squadron, and Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, observe on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 13. The Airmen Birthday Meal celebrated Barksdale Airmen's birthdays that fell between October 2012 through March 2013 as a way of appreciating the Airmen's hard work and dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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